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Banking & Finance - Illinois

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What the Team is Known For

Renowned for its representation of borrower-side clients, with a solid reputation for advising lenders on all manner of significant financing and restructuring matters. Draws upon the strength of its private equity and capital markets practices to further inform its representation of private equity sponsors, funds and portfolio companies. Strong capabilities in both large-cap and lower or midmarket matters. Particularly noted for its work in the restructuring of debt financing.

Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis advised Bain Capital backed-Dealer Tire on its $1.4 billion financing.

Strengths

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"The team is very timely and outstanding at what they do."

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"The firm has both broad and extremely deep expertise and sophisticated professionals."

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"The group knows the market and provides top-quality advice."

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Butler
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Christopher Butler
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Christopher Butler maintains a first-class practice. His clients include lenders and public and private companies.

"He is a vigorous advocate for his clients."

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Michelle Kilkenney
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Michelle Kilkenney
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Michelle Kilkenney garners recognition for her work for private equity clients. She often advises on significant transactions and has experience on mezzanine debt work.

"She fights for her clients, and is super smart and a great lawyer."

"An excellent lawyer and crazy smart."

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Jocelyn A Hirsch
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Jocelyn A Hirsch
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Jocelyn Hirsch frequently acts on financing matters. She often advises private equity firms on cross-border transactions.

"She's a very good lawyer."

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Louis Hernandez
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Louis Hernandez
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Louis Hernandez is particularly active in acquisition financing mandates. His work also includes the restructuring of credit facilities.

"He's very smart and good in negotiations."

"Louis is thoughtful and constructive."

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Maureen Dixon
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Maureen Dixon
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Maureen Dixon is recognized for her abilities in financing matters; she often advises private equity clients.

"Maureen is a great lawyer. She's very commercial and understands the nuances of the asset class."

"An excellent all-around lawyer and a hard negotiator."

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Ranked Lawyers at
Kirkland & Ellis

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Christopher Butler
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Christopher Butler
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Michelle Kilkenney
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Michelle Kilkenney
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Jocelyn A Hirsch
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Jocelyn A Hirsch
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Louis Hernandez
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Louis Hernandez
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Maureen Dixon
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Maureen Dixon
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